Calvin Coy Essary was born on March 1, 1942 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2021 at the age of 79.

Mr. Essary was the son of the late Coy Ernest and Dorothy Jewel Corlew Essary. He is also preceded in death by his brother Walter Essary.

Mr. Essary is survived by his wife Pamela Sue Essary, daughter Melissa (David) Willmarth, son Tony (Angelica) Essary Sr., daughter Christie (J.T.) Rena Moss, grandchildren Tony Essary Jr., William Essary, Brian Willmarth, Lexi Moss, Hayden Moss, Aaron Moss, Terry Hoskins, and great grandchild Baby Zoey. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Calvin Essary was a shining light in the community, and everywhere he went. He loved God first, his family, and his church family. Mr. Essary was a member and a preacher for Hilltop Church of Christ for many years. He will be dearly missed by his family, church family and his community.

Visitation with the Essary family will be held 20 September 2021 from 2:00 – 9:00 PM and  21 September 2021 from 1:00 –  9:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman County.  Funeral Services will be 22 September 2021 at 2:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman County.  Burial will follow in Little Lot Cemetery, Lyles, TN.